2008 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · SA58 VGR
2008 Volkswagen Golf (1.4L, petrol). First registered 21 Nov 2008. Recorded mileage 103,781 miles. MOT expired on 26 Jul 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Jul 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 103,781 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SA58 VGR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/07/2024
- 103,781 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SA58 VGR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Golf (SA58 VGR) between July 2022 and July 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 July 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
SA58 VGR Mileage History
- 11/07/202286,259 mi
- 04/07/202392,586 mi+6,327 mi
- 05/07/202392,588 mi+2 mi
- 09/07/2024103,778 mi+11,190 mi
- 27/07/2024103,781 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 8,570 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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